Processing containers

摘要

Processing containers include a first member having a substantially rigid body with a plurality of regions defining spaced apart workstations and a flexible barrier member sealably attached to the first member to define a closed chamber over the plurality of workstations. The flexible barrier is substantially impermeable and includes or is a manipulation tool that is sealably attached to the barrier. The manipulation tool has a first internal interface that resides in the closed chamber under the flexible barrier and a second external interface that resides outside the closed chamber. The processing containers are particularly suitable for automated processing of nucleic acids and other samples. The manipulation tool can cooperate with or include a pipette head. When the barrier is sealed, the barrier separates the contents of the container from a robotic arm or other manipulation device.

主权项

1. A biological sample processing container, comprising:
a single-use disposable sterile tray having a substantially rigid body with a first workstation configured to hold a PCR plate, a second workstation configured to hold reagents, and a third workstation configured to hold sterile pipette tips; and a flexible barrier attached to the tray, wherein the flexible barrier has sufficient flexibility so that the center portion is able to translate in three dimensions and change in shape while the outer perimeter portion remains sealably attached to an outer perimeter portion of the tray.